Weekend guide to all the action in the Aviva Premiership

Stuart Lancaster has sent 17 players back to their clubs during the break in action for England's players.

Sportsmail brings you the lowdown on all the domestic action taking place this weekend.

Back to work: Youngs returns to domestic action with Leicester

Bath v Leicester - Saturday, The Rec, 2.15pm

Sir Ian McGeechan's Bath, who are out to avenge a November defeat by Worcester, call up props Charlie Beech and Duncan Bell to face a team high on confidence after beating champions Saracens last week.

ENGLAND WATCH: Hooker Lee Mears plays for Bath.

PREDICTION: Home win.

Exeter v Sale - Saturday, Sandy Park, 3pm

In-form Sale (three wins out of four) have Scotland back-rower Richie Vernon back for this mid-table scrap.

Exeter, beaten by Bath last week, cannot afford another home defeat in their play-off quest.